The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.9 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.79 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft